Tourism Council of Frederick County

February 4 - March 5

An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet cafe. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man - with a lot of loose ends. So begins this wildly imaginative dark comedy, tracing the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 694-4744
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March 1, 10, 15

Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they have not been seen for thousands of years. We will investigate the theories of how these wonders were created and get a glimpse of some of the universe's greatest wonders. Seven Wonders is narrated by British actor Sean Bean, who played Boromir in the feature film trilogy Lord of the Rings. Evans & Sutherland. 5:30, 6:30, 7:30pm

Earth and Space Science Laboratory
210 Madison Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(240) 236-2694
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March 1 - 31

This March, let Linganore Winecellars help you celebrate the luck of the Irish at their 17th annual ‘Medieval Mead, Irish Saints & Entwined with the Vines’ tasting. Throughout the month, visitors will enjoy pairing more than 17 Linganore wines with distinctive Irish cheeses and enticing desserts by local pastry chef, Linda Gourley, owner of Just Desserts in Sykesville, Maryland. Guests will also have an opportunity to use prunnings from the vineyard to create beautiful wreaths and cheerful decorations. Weekdays 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 12 noon - 5pm

Berrywine Plantations/ Linganore Winecellars
13601 Glissans Mill Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771

(301) 831-5889
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March

The visitor center will feature an exhibit that explores the lives of Frederick County women during the Civil War. 8:30am-5pm

Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center
5201 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704

(301) 662-3515
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March 1

Shannon Perich, Associate Curator in the Division of Culture and the Arts at the National Museum of American History, will explore the work of nine celebrated portrait photographers – ranging from Julia Margaret Cameron to Richard Avedon – and discuss what their approach to portraiture reveals about the technology and culture of their time. 7pm

Whitaker Campus Center, Commons Room
Hood College
401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 696-3211
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March 4 - 27

Two Frederick women are collaborating together on an art exhibit at the Cultural Arts Center in honor of Women’s History Month. The show, entitled “Duet” will feature the work of artists Christine Conko and Kyra Kristof. Opening reception March 5 5-9pm

Cultural Arts Center
15 W Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 662-4190
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March 5 - 30

The exhibit of oil and watercolor paintings will be displayed March 5-30 in the Mary Condon Hodgson Gallery. Opening reception March 5 5-7pm

Frederick Community College
Mary Condon Hodgson
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 846-2513
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March 5

It’s the luck of the draw in Downtown Frederick. For each purchase (any amount), receive a playing card. All winning hands get a prize and the best hands enter to win a Downtown Frederick Gift Card. Enjoy an evening of exhibit openings, guest artists & live entertainment designed to showcase the best of Downtown Frederick the First Saturday of every month. More than 80 shops, galleries and restaurants are open until 9pm or later. 5 - 9pm.

Downtown Frederick Main Street Areas
Market and Patrick Streets
Carroll Creek Park and Everedy Square & Shab Row
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 698-8118
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March 5 - 27, Friday - Sunday

An exhibition of the recent drawings and paintings of Frederick artist, Walt Bartman. 12-6pm. Artist Reception March 5 from 6-9pm.

Gallery 322
322 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 371-5593
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